Website Terms of Use and Liability Disclaimer

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Ownership and Operation

These website terms of use and liability disclaimer (the Terms) govern the access to and use of the website operated by PSO Law Pty Ltd (ACN [Insert ACN]) (the Firm, we, us, or our). The website, including all subdomains, associated pages, publications, legal updates, newsletters, and digital resources, is owned and operated by the Firm.

1.2 Binding Agreement

By accessing, browsing, transmitting information to, or otherwise using this website, you unconditionally and irrevocably agree to be bound by these Terms, as amended from time to time. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease accessing and using the website. Your continued use of the website constitutes your ongoing acceptance of these Terms and your agreement to comply with them in full.

1.3 Scope of Application

These Terms apply universally to all visitors, users, clients, prospective clients, and any other individuals or entities who access, view, or interact with the website or any portion of its content. These Terms operate in addition to, and do not derogate from, any formal costs agreement, retainer, or engagement letter that you may enter into with the Firm in relation to the provision of professional legal services.

1.4 Definitions and Interpretation

In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. Content means all text, graphics, designs, layouts, logos, images, audio, video, publications, legal updates, articles, newsletters, guides, and other materials available on or through the Website.
  2. User means any person or entity who accesses, browses, views, or otherwise interacts with the Website, and you and your have a corresponding meaning.
  3. Website means the website operated by the Firm at [Insert Website URL] and all associated pages, subdomains, and digital platforms.

2. No Solicitor-Client Relationship

2.1 No Relationship Created by Access

Your access to, browsing of, or interaction with the Website does not create, constitute, or imply a solicitor-client relationship, a fiduciary relationship, or any other professional relationship between you and the Firm. This applies to all Content viewed, downloaded, or otherwise accessed on the Website, including any articles, publications, or updates concerning the Specialised Compliance and Advisory Areas.

2.2 Transmitting Enquiries and Online Forms

The transmission of any enquiry, message, email, or information through the Website’s online contact forms, general enquiry portals, or email addresses listed on the Website does not establish a solicitor-client relationship between you and the Firm. Any such communication is received by the Firm purely as a general enquiry and does not obligate the Firm to represent you, act on your behalf, or provide you with legal advice.

2.3 Requirements for Formal Engagement

A formal solicitor-client relationship between you and the Firm will only be established if and when:

  1. the Firm has completed all necessary conflict of interest checks in accordance with the professional standards and regulatory frameworks applicable to legal practitioners in the Northern Territory;
  2. the Firm has formally accepted your instructions to act; and
  3. both you and the Firm have executed a formal, written costs agreement or engagement letter in accordance with the applicable legal profession legislation of the Northern Territory.

2.4 Confidentiality and Unsolicited Communications

Because no solicitor-client relationship is created by your preliminary use of the Website, you must not send any confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information to the Firm through the Website’s general enquiry forms or general email addresses. Any unsolicited information or materials sent to the Firm prior to the execution of a formal written costs agreement will not be treated as confidential, will not be subject to legal professional privilege, and will not prevent the Firm from representing any other party whose interests may be adverse to yours.

3. Professional Disclaimer and Nature of Information

3.1 General Informational Purposes Only

All Content on the Website, including but not limited to legal updates, articles, publications, blogs, commentary, and general information, is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes. The Content represents a general overview of the relevant subject matter at the time of publication and does not constitute formal legal advice, regulatory advice, or professional opinion.

3.2 No Reliance and Substitute for Advice

You must not rely on the Content of this Website as a substitute for obtaining formal, independent legal advice from a qualified legal practitioner. The Content is not tailored to your specific circumstances, objectives, financial situation, or legal needs. You must obtain professional legal advice that is specific to your individual situation before taking, or refraining from taking, any action based on the Content of this Website.

3.3 Fact-Specific Nature of Legal Matters

Legal issues, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation are highly fact-specific. Small variations in facts, timing, or jurisdiction can significantly alter the legal position or the applicability of regulatory frameworks. The general commentary provided on the Website cannot account for these individual nuances, and any reliance on such commentary is entirely at your own risk.

3.4 Currency and Accuracy of Content

While the Firm endeavours to ensure that the Content is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication, the legal and regulatory landscape is subject to rapid and constant change. The Firm makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees (express or implied) that the Content on the Website is complete, accurate, current, reliable, or free from errors or omissions. The Firm is under no obligation to update, revise, or correct any Content to reflect subsequent legal or regulatory developments.

4. Intellectual Property Rights and Limited Licence

4.1 Ownership of Intellectual Property

The Website and all of its Content, including but not limited to all text, legal articles, publications, newsletters, guides, graphics, logos, trade marks, designs, layouts, source code, and software, are the exclusive property of the Firm or its licensors. All such intellectual property is protected by Australian and international copyright, trade mark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

4.2 Grant of Limited Licence

Subject to your strict compliance with these Terms, the Firm grants you a limited, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and non-exclusive licence to access, view, download, and print a single copy of the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial, and informational use. This licence does not transfer any proprietary interest or intellectual property rights to you.

4.3 Prohibited Uses of Content

Except as expressly permitted under clause 4.2 or under applicable copyright legislation, you must not:

  1. reproduce, copy, duplicate, modify, adapt, translate, prepare derivative works from, distribute, transmit, broadcast, publish, perform, or display any Content without the prior written consent of the Firm;
  2. use any Content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to selling, licensing, renting, or otherwise exploiting the Content for financial gain;
  3. remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trade mark, or other proprietary rights notices contained in or on the Content; or
  4. decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble any software or code contained within the Website.

4.4 Trade Marks and Branding

The names, logos, and branding of the Firm (including “PSO Law Pty Ltd” and any associated logos) are trade marks owned by the Firm. You must not use, reproduce, or display any of these trade marks without the express, prior written consent of the Firm.

5. Limitation of Liability and Consumer Guarantees

5.1 Exclusion of Implied Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, and subject to clause 5.3, the Website and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. The Firm expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.

5.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, and subject to clause 5.3, the Firm will not be liable to you or any other person for any loss, damage, liability, cost, or expense (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis) of any kind, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential, arising out of or in connection with:

  1. your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Website or any Content;
  2. any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or out-of-date information contained in the Content, including any legal updates or publications relating to the Specialised Compliance and Advisory Areas;
  3. any reliance placed by you or any third party on the Content or any information obtained through the Website;
  4. any technical malfunctions, website downtime, server interruptions, system failures, or transmission delays;
  5. any computer viruses, malware, trojan horses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted to your device through the Website; or
  6. any unauthorised access to, alteration of, or loss of your transmissions or data.

5.3 Statutory Consumer Guarantees

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any guarantee, right, or remedy implied or imposed by the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable consumer protection legislation which cannot be lawfully excluded, restricted, or modified. Where such legislation implies a consumer guarantee or condition which cannot be excluded, but permits the Firm to limit its liability for a breach of such guarantee or condition, the Firm’s liability is limited, at the option of the Firm, to:

  1. in the case of services, the resupply of the services or the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again; and
  2. in the case of goods, the replacement of the goods, the supply of equivalent goods, or the payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods.

5.4 Exclusion of Indirect and Consequential Loss

Under no circumstances will the Firm be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential losses, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, loss of data, loss of production, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with the Website, the Content, or these Terms, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), equity, statute, or otherwise, even if the Firm has been advised of the possibility of such losses.

5.5 Indemnity by User

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  1. your breach of these Terms;
  2. your misuse of the Website or any Content; or
  3. your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.

6. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

6.1 Acceptable Use Parameters

You must use the Website and the Content solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that your access to and use of the Website does not violate any applicable local, national, or international laws, regulations, or professional standards.

6.2 Prohibited Behaviours

You must not, and must not attempt to, engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  1. compromise, disrupt, disable, or interfere with the security, integrity, or proper working of the Website, its servers, or associated networks;
  2. upload, transmit, or distribute any malicious code, viruses, worms, trojan horses, logic bombs, or other software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorised access to any system, data, or device;
  3. gain unauthorised access to any restricted areas of the Website, other user accounts, or the computer systems and networks connected to the Website;
  4. post, transmit, or submit any defamatory, offensive, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise unlawful material through the Website;
  5. impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or
  6. use the Website to transmit unsolicited commercial communications, spam, or chain letters.

6.3 Restriction on Automated Systems

The use of any automated systems, software, devices, or processes (including but not limited to spiders, robots, crawlers, scrapers, data mining tools, or extraction software) to access, monitor, copy, extract, or scrape any Content or data from the Website for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without the express, prior written consent of the Firm.

6.4 Suspension and Termination of Access

The Firm reserves the right, in its absolute discretion and without prior notice or liability, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Website, the Content, or any portion thereof, if the Firm suspects or determines that you have breached these Terms, violated any applicable law, or engaged in conduct that is detrimental to the Firm, other users, or the integrity of the Website.

7. External Links and Third-Party Content

7.1 Provision of External Links

The Website may contain links to external websites, resources, databases, and third-party content (collectively, Third-Party Sites). These links are provided solely for your convenience, reference, and informational purposes. The inclusion of any link does not imply that the Firm has reviewed, approved, or endorsed the Third-Party Site, its operators, or the products, services, or information offered on or through them.

7.2 No Endorsement or Responsibility

The Firm has no control over, and accepts no responsibility or liability for, the availability, accuracy, completeness, legality, safety, or reliability of any Third-Party Sites or the content, advertising, products, services, or other materials available on or through them. The Firm makes no representations or warranties regarding the safety or security of Third-Party Sites, including whether they are free from viruses or other harmful components.

7.3 User Risk and Third-Party Terms

You acknowledge and agree that your access to and use of any Third-Party Sites is entirely at your own risk. When you leave the Website, you are subject to the terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices of the relevant Third-Party Sites. You should review those terms and policies carefully before engaging in any transactions or providing any personal information on Third-Party Sites.

8. Privacy and Communication Security

8.1 Collection of Personal Information

The Firm may collect, use, store, and disclose personal information that you provide when using the Website, including when you submit enquiries, subscribe to publications, or interact with contact forms. All personal information, as well as any data collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and analytical tools, is handled in accordance with the Firm’s Privacy Policy, which is available on the Website and forms part of these Terms.

8.2 Inherent Risks of Internet Transmission

While the Firm takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the security of the Website, you acknowledge that the transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure or private. The confidentiality, security, or integrity of any communication, enquiry, or data transmitted to or from the Website cannot be guaranteed. Any transmission of information by you through the Website is done entirely at your own risk.

8.3 Security Measures and User Responsibility

The Firm implements industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and secure sockets layer (SSL) technology, to protect data transmitted via the Website. However, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your own devices, internet connections, and software. You must take appropriate precautions, including using up-to-date antivirus software and secure passwords, to protect your systems from unauthorised access or malicious software.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

9.1 Northern Territory Governing Law

These Terms, your use of the Website, and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with the Website, the Content, or these Terms, are governed by, and must be construed in accordance with, the laws in force in the Northern Territory, Australia.

9.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction of Northern Territory Courts

You irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Northern Territory, Australia, and any courts competent to hear appeals from those courts, for the resolution of any dispute, claim, or legal proceeding arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website. You waive any objection to the venue of any legal proceedings in such courts on the grounds of forum non conveniens or any other basis.

9.3 Professional Standards and Regulatory Compliance

These Terms and the operation of the Website are intended to comply with, and must be read in alignment with, the professional standards, ethical rules, and regulatory frameworks applicable to legal practitioners and law firms in the Northern Territory. Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, limit, or modify any professional or ethical obligations that the Firm or its legal practitioners owe to clients, the courts, or the legal profession under the applicable regulatory framework.

10. Severability and Amendments

10.1 Severability of Provisions

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be severed from these Terms. The severance of any such provision will not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions of these Terms, which will continue in full force and effect.

10.2 Variation and Amendments

The Firm reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to amend, update, vary, or replace these Terms, or any part thereof, at any time and without prior notice to you. Any amendments will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Terms on the Website. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Your continued access to or use of the Website following the publication of any amendments constitutes your express acceptance of, and agreement to be bound by, the amended Terms.

10.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Firm’s Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your access to, browsing of, and use of the Website and its Content. These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, understandings, or agreements (whether oral, written, or electronic) between you and the Firm in relation to the Website.

Adoption and Date of Effect

These Terms are adopted by PSO Law Pty Ltd and are effective as at 23 June 2026.

PSO Law Pty Ltd
Date of Publication: 23 June 2026